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A10 ULY

2009 BMW 740

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,601 mi
Last recorded127,601 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 74069,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ULY
MakeBMW
Model740
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 127,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,814 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 115,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 106,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2021 96,929 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,759 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 86,063 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 71,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 58,547 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,329 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 30,897 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 30,897 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 28,123 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 19,546 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 19,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

beam set o/s/f dip beam

How Reliable is the BMW 740?

Based on 66,909 MOT tests across 7,677 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,446
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
7,677
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,288
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,736
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,281
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,245
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,224
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A10 ULY is a 2009 BMW 740 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW 740 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 69,828 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a BMW 740 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A10 ULY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 740 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 740 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A10 ULY registered?

A10 ULY is a 2009 BMW 740, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is A10 ULY safe to buy?

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